Jack Daniel’s hardly needs an introduction in the American whiskey market, a titan of malt that remains a popular choice with both connoisseurs and amateurs alike. Inspired by the distillery’s founder, Gentleman Jack brings a higher-end profile to the Jack Daniel’s lineup. Considered their smoothest spirit, Gentleman Jack undergoes a second charcoal mellowing to produce incredible smoothness and lightness, with a balanced, sweet flavor. Paired with classic Angostura bitters, Gentleman Jack can replace many of your favorite whiskies in a classic drink, as well as play a keystone role in several inspired cocktails.

The Gentleman’s Banquet

A light and refreshing cocktail, the Gentleman’s Banquet offers strong citrus flavors from the lemon and IPA, with bold, earthy undertones from the bitters. The whiskey’s oak notes pair exquisitely with the woodland nuttiness of the maple syrup. A treat any time of the year, the flavors of this drink compliment the autumn seasons particularly well.       

Ingredients
50ml Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack
10ml Lemon Juice
25ml Maple Syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Top with IPA
Cubed ice

Method
Shake all but the IPA. Pour and strain over the cubed ice and top with IPA.

The Gentleman’s Brew

A contemporary take on the classic mule, the Gentleman’s Brew pairs whiskey and ginger beer in order to open up the spiciness of the beer and bitters. Best served chilled, this cocktail still offers a savory sensation as it travels down the throat, leaving warmth and calming notes of herbs.

Ingredients
50ml Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack
2 dashes Angostura bitters
200ml ginger beer
Cubed ice

Method
Build all the ingredients over cubed ice and top with ginger beer. Garnish with an orange wedge.

The Gentleman Jack Mint Julep

The Jack Daniel’s twist on the infamous julep, this drink primes the senses with its freshness and delightfully brash mint flavor. Sweet and crisp, the Gentleman Jack Mint Julep brings new life to a tired icon by colorizing the faded images of southern gentry lounging on the porches of their ranches, boots propped up with a julep in hand.

Ingredients
50ml Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack
2 dashes Angostura bitters
12-14 fresh mint leaves
25ml sugar syrup
Crushed ice

Method
Build the ingredients in a glass, add crushed ice and churn through with a stirrer for 12-15 seconds. Avoid damaging the leaves, keeping the fresh mint flavor intact. Garnish with a sprig of mint in the corner of the glass.